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Spontini: La vestale

Les Talens Lyriques

Classical - Released May 12, 2023 | Bru Zane

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Gaspare's Spontini's French-language La Vestale is probably the most often heard of his operas, but that is not saying much; the work was sung by Maria Callas in the 1950s, but performances are sparse. Here, it is revived in period style by Les Talens Lyriques and conductor Christophe Rousset, and a very good case is made for further attention. The story is action-packed; Julia, in the absence of her lover, General Licinius, becomes una Vestale, a Vestal Virgin and guards a sacred flame. When Licinius returns to town, the flame goes out, and Julia is sentenced to be buried alive. Licinius rallies his troops, vowing to kidnap Julia, and the flame is reignited later by a lightning strike. Spontini's orchestration of this tale is Beethovenian in its dimensions, and despite the difficulties of natural horns, it is exciting to hear this opera as Napoleon (thought to be the model for Licinius) and Josephine (who backed the opera) heard it. The singers are not Callas-level, but throughout, and especially in the choruses, there is a commitment to the text and its meaning that is rare in any kind of recording. Marina Rebeka, in the role of Julia, is fully involved in the character's plight, and the smoky-voiced Aude Extrémo as La Grande Vestale is worth the price of admission on her own. The singers are aided by clear, spacious studio sound engineering from the early opera specialist label Palazzetto Bru Zane, whose high standards are perhaps even exceeded here. © James Manheim /TiVo
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Lost and found

Isaac Delusion

Alternative & Indie - Released January 26, 2024 | Wagram Music - 3ème Bureau

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Adjani, bande originale

Isabelle Adjani

French Music - Released November 10, 2023 | Parlophone (France)

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Il suffit d'y croire

Hoshi

Pop - Released March 23, 2018 | Jo&Co

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CONTRE TOI

CharlElie Couture

French Music - Released February 9, 2024 | Rue bleue

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N'attendons pas

Vianney

French Music - Released October 30, 2020 | tôt Ou tard

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AR30

Axelle Red

French Music - Released December 1, 2023 | Music and Roses

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BD Music Presents Barbara, une passion magnifique

Barbara

French Music - Released October 24, 2008 | BDMUSIC

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La tournée historique (Live à l'Accor Arena, 2023)

Michel Polnareff

French Music - Released November 24, 2023 | Parlophone (France)

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Recto Verso

Paradis

Electronic - Released September 23, 2016 | Universal Music Division Barclay

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Dans mes cordes

Renaud

French Music - Released December 1, 2023 | Parlophone (France)

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En noires et blanches (Parce que - La Collection)

Louis Chedid

French Music - Released March 11, 2022 | [PIAS] Le Label

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Françoise Hardy (Tous les garçons et les filles)

Françoise Hardy

French Music - Released October 28, 2022 | Vogue

Distinctions The Qobuz Ideal Discography
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Caméo

Suzane

French Music - Released November 4, 2022 | Wagram Music - 3ème Bureau

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(Lot 2) consolation

Pomme

French Music - Released February 10, 2023 | Universal Music Division Virgin Music

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Varsovie, L'Alhambra, Paris

Saez

French Music - Released April 21, 2008 | Wagram Music - Cinq 7

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Incontournable Gold

Gold

Pop - Released March 3, 2023 | BMG Rights Mgmt France SARL

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Tournée 98 - En passant

Jean-Jacques Goldman

French Music - Released June 14, 1999 | Columbia

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Panorama

Christophe Willem

French Music - Released September 16, 2022 | RCA Group

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S'il Suffisait D'aimer

Céline Dion

French Artists - Released August 31, 1998 | Columbia

Celine Dion is nothing if not a canny businesswoman. Even though she was riding high on the success of "My Heart Will Go On," she followed it up by recording S'Il Suffisait d'Aimer (If It Is Enough to Love), her fourth album of French-language pop songs. Musically, it's no different than Let's Talk About Love, yet many new fans won over by that album may be alienated by the French. Nevertheless, her longtime fans will be pleased to hear her return, in a sense, to her roots, especially since the album is about as consistent as any of her albums, both English and French. For hardcore fans, it's certainly worth hearing.© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo